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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,997.96, 266,260.54 and 120,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,997.96, 266,260.54 and 120,358.12 is: 166,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,997.96 : 266,260.54 = 120,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,997.96/266,260.54 = 120,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,997.96x = 266,260.54 × 120,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,997.96x = 32,046,618,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,618,024.58/192,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,046.41

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